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This week's episode of Wrestlenomics Radio is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! Dollar Shave Club delivers everything you need to look, feel, and smell your best. Check it out at http://dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE RAW will reportedly be renewed with USA Network at a rate of 3x * Is SmackDown moving to another network? * How will ever-growing TV rights fees affect WWE's business and relationship with fans and business partners? * WWE stock price reaction to the news WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 35 minutes this week! * All-In Sells-Out * WWE Co-President George Barrios at JPM organ conference * WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson & Charlotte Flair at Needham conference * Average attendances for top Japanese promotions at Korakuen Hall Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.c

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * UFC signs deal with ESPN+, what this means for WWE's ongoing TV rights negotiations * Total Divas renewed for 2 more seasons * WWE files lawsuit against Transworld Television * Who's behind Starrcast * CM Punk doing meet & greet for Pro Wrestling Tees WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours, 41 minutes this week!  * Mookie watches Eurovision * WWE ticket analysis * WWE talent development, nepotism * CM Punk, Colt Cabana, Dr. Chris Amann lawsuit update * Needham's latest analysis of WWE stock * NJPW company profile * Progress touring USA Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/don

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE Q1 2018 brief overview * WWE business trends * Revisiting NXT and the launch of the WWE Network * WWE Co-President George Barrios' role in the company * NJPW Dontaku event attendance * Notes from NJPW Chairman Naoki Sugabayashi interview * NJPW Cow Palace Tickets * All-In Seating chart and ticket prices announced WRESTLENOMICS PREMIUM (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics)) -- 4 hours+ this week! * WWE Q1 2018 report: financial documents, conference call Q&A session, Saudi Arabia * Economics of running an indie wrestling show * 1974's The Wrestler: An insight into the mind of Verne Gagne Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podca

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * WWE in Saudi Arabia: Greatest Royal Rumble thoughts, the Daivri brothers angle, Roman Reigns, GSA's apology for female wrestlers appearing in a clip, Sami Zayn's non-appearance, the Saudi government's PR campaign * BTIG upgrades its WWE stock projection to $46 as the share price reaches $40 this past week. * Medium's study of which pro wrestlers are the most recognizable * A question on ramifications for independent wrestling if All-In doesn't succeed in its attendance goal SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week! * Chris and Brandon thoroughly analyze the WWE Business Partner Summit 2018 in a depth you won't find anywhere else, featuring: * "WWE 2.0" and plans for a future premium tier for the WWE Network * WWE co-presidents Michelle Wilson and George Barrios p

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Update on Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia * ESPN/Fox dual bid for UFC and implications for WWE * JPMorgan's analysis of WWE business * Needham's analysis of WWE business * WWE Board of Directors election from annual shareholders meeting SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week!  * RAW/SmackDown year-over-year viewership comparisons, gender demographics * Mookienomics on RAW ratings by person * Mookienomics on YouTube views by person * Mookie's legal gazette: Titus O'Neil, Brock Lesnar vs. Mark Hunt, Randy Orton's tattoos (yes, really), Michael Elgin * Brandon's hierarchy of 3 types of pro wrestling promotions * Bruno Sammartino Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Snow, a tangent on YouTube revenue, plugs * WWE Greatest Royal Rumble * Ronda Rousey announced for 4 dates on WWE Europe tour * Brock Lesnar re-signs with WWE * Detailed look at WWE Network subscriber announcement Q&A * A look at full season of Mixed Match Challenge viewership * NWL folds SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign-up for $5/month for weekly bonus audio at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- 2 hours+ this week! * WWE Network survey for international subscriber * Upcoming WWE annual shareholders meeting * Top WWE merchandise sellers * Mookie & Brandon's costs for their WrestleMania trip to New Orleans * CIMA working with OWE in China, NWA in China * AroLucha update * Mookie's legal update * Brandon's modern wrestling philosophy argument Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingI

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss their trip to New Orleans for WrestleMania. They go over their experiences at the Wrestlecon Supershow, Joey Janela's Spring Break, WWE Axxess, WrestleMania itself. Plus various tangents on AroLucha and modern indie wrestling! Chris and Brandon also recorded a SUPER-SERVE EDITION, exclusively for Patreon subscribers, immediately after the announcement of WWE Network subscribers. Sign-up now for weekly bonus audio for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/priva

This week's episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! For a mind-blowing experience, join Dollar Shave Club today. For just $5, with free shipping you’ll get the Executive razor and razors plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: FREE : * Louisiana state athletic commission's list of banned moves may affect independent shows at WrestleMania weekend * MLW TV deal with beIN Sports * Mania weekend ticket sales update for WWE, ROH, WWN and Wrestlecon events * WWE bootlegging lawsuit, event schedule * WrestleMania coming to Minnesota? * Impact viewership up * Profile on WWE Co-President Michelle Wilson SUPER-SERVE EDITION (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) -- Will be recorded and released Sunday, April 1: * CTE lawsuit

This week's episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club! For a mind-blowing experience, join Dollar Shave Club today. For just $5, with free shipping you’ll get the Executive razor and razors plus trial sizes of Shave Butter, Body Cleanser and One Wipe Charlies. Then keep the blades coming for a few bucks more a month. Get yours at dollarshaveclub.com/we. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: FREE * Daniel Bryan medically cleared by WWE * AroLucha funding, Harris brothers, Rey Mysterio involvement PATREON (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) * WWE in Saudi Arabia * Mixed Match Challenge * Big Cass * XFL competition * SVP of WWE joins UFC * Lucha Underground * Five Star Wrestling (UK) * New Streaming Services * WCW Thunder Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestleno

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: **FREE** * WrestleMania 35 press conference announcing Mania coming to East Rutherford, NJ and other events at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY * Fabulous Moolah Battle Royal name dropped * Jon Bravo video  * Feedback on Saudi Arabia  * Feedback on NJPW being publicly-traded  * Jericho-Omega highest rated NJPW match ever on AXS  * Lucha FMV sends threatening letters  **PATREON  ****(sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics) ** * Update on WWN & Wrestlecon ticket sales * Mookie’s Trademark Gazette * Linda McMahon political donations * WON awards * RF Video streaming service Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com.  Email questions and comm

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: **Non-Patreon** * Barrios talk at Deutsche Bank * Greatest Royal Rumble * WWE DEF 14 A document * All In Announcement * Fighting Game Champions & NJPW Wrestling event in FL **Patreon (sign up for $5/month at patreon.com/wrestlenomics)** * Bloodsport review * Bloomberg Article: UFC rights * Television Homes for USA/ESPN * WCW Thunder on WWE Network * Clustering Algorithm for US WWE cities This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Keeps: the easy and affordable way to keep the hair you have! Get one month FREE at keeps.com/we. Get a personalized, doctor-recommended plan without ever leaving the couch! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio for just $5/month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Ema

This week's show opens up with Chris talking about the life and sudden passing of his brother-in-law, Justin. Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:  * Brock Lesnar doesn't show at WWE RAW * Fox Sports executives front row at RAW * WWE Co-President George Barrios talks TV rights and WWE Network at Morgan Stanley conference * New details on NJPWWorld subscriber counts * PWG moving venues after overselling tickets Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * Mania weekend ticket sales update: Progress, Spring Break, Evolve, Impact, Wrestlecon, Bloodsport, RevPro, The Crash, House of Hardcore, etc. * CTE lawsuit update * WWE PPV in Australia later this year * RAW and SmackDown airing live in Hindi language Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and

David Bixenspan (@davidbix) fills in for Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) this week and joins Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) to talk this week's topics: * Wrestling journalism: Does it really exist? * Ronda Rousey's potential effect on WWE business * NJPW's tour in Australia * Ring of Honor sets attendance record with SCOH pre-sale * UFC vs. WWE worldwide Google searches * Examining NXT's profitability * Impact's Ed Nordholm makes statement on alleged late pay Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to get access to show notes. Our apologies, there will be no bonus audio this week. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inqui

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) are joined by Will Cooling (@willcooling) of Fighting Spirit Magazine to talk all things WWE in the United Kingdom and other international business. How much has TV viewership of RAW and SmackDown declined recently? Will the company get another raise from their TV partners at Sky? Plus Chris and Brandon discuss a new Bloomberg Business article on WWE and play Mainstream Wrestling Article Bingo. Go to [patreon.com/wrestlenomics](patreon.com/wrestlenomics) to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * WWE PPV schedule changes, all will be co-branded after WrestleMania * More on the decline in venue merchandise sales in 2017 * Mookie's 2nd Rey Mysterio poll * FloSports CEO leaving company * Powerbomb.tv fires co-founder * Michael Elgin files lawsuit against accuser Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at WrestlingINC.com. Email ques

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Top WWE 2017 financial stories * Mookie scores each segment of WWE's business * Rey Mysterio vs. Jushin Thunder Liger announced for NJPW Long Beach show This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Keeps: the easy and affordable way to keep the hair you have! Get one month FREE at keeps.com/we. Get a personalized, doctor-recommended plan without ever leaving the couch! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inqui

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard Thurston (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Ronda Rousey debuts at the Royal Rumble * Rumble YouTube views * WWE gender pay gap * Morgan Stanley/Needham analyses of WWE * ROH “HonorClub” OTT service, AJPW OTT service * WrestleMania 35 in NY/NJ * “Exceptional clearance” definition regarding sexual assault allegations against Vince McMahon in 2006 * NJPW Long Beach sell-out/highest non-WWE attendance in 2018 Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: *This show will be recorded on Sunday and uploaded for patrons that day. * Impact Wrestling roster losses * Mixed Match Challenge viewership * Total Divas viewership * Mookie attends SportsCon * Hulkapedia Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.comSupport this podc

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * Vince McMahon press conference call on relaunch of the XFL * Enzo Amore fired following rape allegations * RAW25 viewership * Mixed Match Challenge viewership update Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week’s exclusive bonus audio on: * Stephanie McMahon public interviews * Triple H NXT conference call * YouTube monetization guidelines changes * Wrestlers' political campaign contributions * 205 Live house show attendance * Progress and NJPW coming to Australia Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com.  Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:02:44 WWE CFO George Barrios gives misinformation on talent contracts at Needham Conference * 00:35:27 Mixed Match Challenge on Facebook * 00:48:50 WWE 2017 attendance analysis * 01:03:28 Lavie Margolin joins us to talk about his new book, "TrumpMania", on Donald Trump's relationship with the McMahon family Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics to become a Patreon supporter for this week's exclusive bonus audio on: * Ring of Honor business talk with Lavie Margolin * WWE Google Shopping search data * Analysis on the most viewed videos on WWE's YouTube channel in 2017 This week's episode is brought to you by Keeps: the easy way to keep the hair you have, using only FDA approved products! Go to keeps.com/we to get your free month! Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com. Email ques

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news: * 00:06:28 Could RAW and SmackDown rights move to FOX? * 00:49:40 WWE stock valuation * 01:44:42 Wrestle Kingdom 12 follow-up, piracy, NJPWWorld subscribers * 02:36:42 Gabe Sapolsky signs as consultant for WWE, All In, Daniel Bryan's contract status, Ludvig Borga, charities represented in Mixed Match Challenge. Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics. Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com  Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com  Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podcast a

Chris Harrington (@mookieghana) and Brandon Howard (@brandonthurston) discuss the week’s topics in wrestling business news:  00:00:00 Wrestle Kingdom 12 thoughts, attendance, NJPWWorld subscribers 01:07:50 The intersection of aesthetics and economics in wrestling 01:14:28 205 Live house show canceled 01:19:46 WWE succession plans, upcoming George Barrios talk 01:41:21 Wells Fargo sets $43 stock target for WWE 01:50:19 Observer awards, Sheety awards Become a Patreon supporter and see the show notes with exclusive detail, article links, commentary from the hosts and much more! Go to patreon.com/wrestlenomics.  Check out Mookie’s work at wrestlenomics.com and indeedwrestling.com. Read Brandon’s latest at fightful.com Email questions and comments to wrestlenomics@gmail.com Dedicated Wrestlenomics Radio RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4561995.rssSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsSupport this podca